How Can Dystonia Be Treated? - Dr. Shivam Mittal

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How Can Dystonia Be Treated?- Dr.
Shivam Mittal

• If you are on this page, it is probably because
  you or a loved one has developed one or more of
  the symptoms related with dystonia and youre
  probably trying to find the best alternative to
  treat the condition. Dystonia covers movement
  disorders that can cause muscle spasms and
  contractions, which might either sustain or
  recur, causing repetitive, uncommon, awkward, and
  painful postures, along with involuntary shaking
  during movements. All of this is caused because
  of underlying issues with the brain and nervous
  system. The part of the brain that controls the
  movement of muscles in the body is affected,
  which is why the symptoms. Dystonia can be
  experienced in the hands, legs, face, neck, and
  jaws.

There is no sure shot cure for dystonia but the
condition can definitely be managed and
controlled effectively so as to help the patient
live better, and not have his condition worsened.
The treatment of every dystonia patient is
decided after analyzing the sort of dystonia he
is suffering from, and the exact nature of his
symptoms. The available options of dystonia
treatment in UAE include
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Medications There are certain medications that
can help control muscle movements. Some of them
are carbidopa-levodopa, trihexyphenidyl,
benztropine, tetrabenazine, diazepam,
clonazepam, and baclofen. Each medication has its
own effective function and capability, along
with different side-effects. Thus, you must take
any of these medications only after a specialist
analyzes your condition, and prescribes you the
most appropriate medication for your individual
body requirement. Botox injections Injecting
Botulinum toxin, or more popularly known as
Botox, into specific muscles can help control
muscles contractions and improve abnormal
postures. But, the effect of the injection lasts
only for a few months, which is why the patient
will have to be injected every 3-6 months,
depending upon his symptoms and condition. This
treatment has proven to be the most effective,
with the least possible side-effects some of
them being dryness in the mouth, changes in
voice, and weakness however, all of them being
only temporary. Therapies If your condition is
just the initial stage of dystonia, which does
not require any medications or injections as
such, then following only a few simple therapies
should be enough. Or, the doctor may advise you
some therapies alongside your medications or
injections, if required. These therapies may
involve stretching exercises, massaging,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech
therapy. Along with that, you may also practice
meditation, deep breathing, and yoga, if it
feels comfortable.
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Surgery The last retort to treating dystonia is
undergoing a surgery, if the condition is worst,
and none of the above options have the
capability to work against the symptoms. Deep
brain stimulation is the most popularly
performed surgery, which has been approved and
successfully used for patients across the world.
The surgery involves implanting electrodes into
specific parts of the brain, which are connected
to a generator implanted in the chest. The
generator sends electrical pulses to these
electrodes, which help control muscle spasms and
contractions. Living with dystonia is certainly
not an easy task. It may become uncomfortable
and frustrating. It is thus important to get in
touch with a professional at the earliest, as
soon as you identify any of the symptoms
mentioned above. Dont feel shy or hesitate to
make an appointment with a professional
specialist like Dr. Shivam Mittal to have an
effective dystonia treatment in UAE. The doctor
will only help you control your condition and
make living life with dystonia easier. Its
better to treat your condition at the earliest,
rather than hesitating in the earlier stages,
only to fall prey to surgery in the future, when
the symptoms start worsening. For more Informatio
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